John 10:37 Do no believe me unless I do the works off my father. We all need an ‘out’ now and then, a reason to say “No” when we aren’t sure about a “Yes.” Social pressures can build to the point where we feel like we don’t have a choice in our answer. We feelContinue reading “Do Not Believe”
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The Role of Religious Acts
Mark 12:28-34 Have you ever noticed that some people put so much energy into doing things for a cause, whether the cause is God, saving the whales, abandoned pets, organic food, vaccines, or facebooking. It can seem as if their life depended on their pursuit of their cause. Not that their cause would ultimatelyContinue reading “The Role of Religious Acts”
I’m Good Enough!
Mark 10:18-19 How many times have I heard that response when asking people about heaven! There is the popular notion that heaven, or at least entrance to heaven, can be earned, or perhaps is even deserved, if we are just good enough. If we do the right things, certainly God would not lock usContinue reading “I’m Good Enough!”
Leading the Witness
Mark 10:17 Have you ever buttered someone up before asking them a question for which you wanted a favorable answer? You put the big smile on your face and engage in small pleasantries before asking for that favor. Or maybe you just compliment them on something they are wearing, or on their work orContinue reading “Leading the Witness”
Exchange Rate
Mark 7:6-8 When you travel to a foreign country you often have to obtain some of the local currency. This isn’t usually a problem for us these days. You just go to the local ATM, put in your card and enter your PIN, and out comes local currency at the bank’s exchange rate. ThisContinue reading “Exchange Rate”
The Arnold Journey 